Parks plan

The Johnson City parks and recreation department has put the finishing touches on a 10 year plan. Advisory Board member Natalie Smith spearheaded the effort to provide a guide for the city’s parks opver the next decade. Smith said that it’s vital for area parks and programming to keep up with a growing population. She said the plan will guide what health and wellness looks like in the area. One of the biggest topics of the plan is to make sure the city’s parks continue to see upkeep and maintenance.